Optical: systems and elements – Signal reflector – Including a curved refracting surface
Patent
1991-02-19
1991-11-19
Arnold, Bruce Y.
Optical: systems and elements
Signal reflector
Including a curved refracting surface
359534, G02B 5128
Patent
active
050660985
ABSTRACT:
Cellular, encapsulated-lens retroreflective sheeting comprising: (1) a base sheet of a monolayer of retroreflective elements partially embedded in a binder layer which typically is white or comprises a whitening agent; (2) a cover sheet disposed in spaced relation from the layer of retroreflective elements; and (3) a network of narrow intersecting bonds or seal legs that extend between the cover sheet and the base sheet and comprise binder material thermoformed at the point of contact between the base sheet and cover sheet so as to adhere the base sheet and the cover sheet together and form a plurality of cells within which retroreflective elements are hermetically sealed; wherein the cover sheet comprises an inner layer and at least a structural layer, the structural layer being adhered to the outside surface of the inner layer. The inner layer of the cover sheet has a higher Vicat Softening Point and/or lower adhesion to the microlenses than at least the structural layer of the cover sheet so that when the cover sheet and base sheet are sealed together and the binder material is thermoformed into contact with the cover sheet to form the seal legs, the binder material is better able to flow around and flood the front surfaces of the retroreflective lenses, thereby hiding same and imparting greater whiteness to the resultant sheeting.
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Bailey Terry R.
Kult Roger R.
Tolliver Howard R.
Arnold Bruce Y.
Griswold Gary L.
Jordan Robert H.
Kirn Walter N.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
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